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It’s October, the spookiest month of the year – and just one tiny step closer to being socially acceptable to be excited for Christmas! Yep, I’m one of those people. But don’t worry, I can contain myself – you won’t see a whisper of festive cheer anywhere on The Fort before December 1st. Or, y’know, late…

The headlines have been Eurocentric this week with the intensifying refugee crisis and Britain coming under pressure to fight ISIS on Syrian ground. Here’s what’s been going on and what it means. The refugee crisis Early last Wednesday morning, the body of Syrian 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi was discovered washed up on a shore in…

This week has brought terror attacks, violent protests and the threat of Yeezus as the US President of 2020. Here’s a brief look at what’s going on in the world, and what it means. Violent protests in Ukraine On Monday, protests erupted in Kiev after legislators granted more independence to pro-Russia separatists in eastern…

And just like that, summer’s over! I know we’re all pretty bummed to resume business as usual after a few months of sun and frivolity, but personally, I’m an Autumn/Winter person anyway. Suddenly hibernating with a blanket, a few books and endless cups of tea is seen as slightly more acceptable. And I’m good with that.…

D’you ever have one of those achingly embarrassing moments where everyone starts talking current events and you realise that you have no idea what they’re on about? Ick. I feel ya. Ignorance is never a good look. Here’s a brief round up of what’s going on in the world this week, and what it means.…

It’s April, fool! My birth month and the beginning of The Fort’s 3rd month online! There’re plenty of reasons for us to be cheerful this time of year – spring is finally here! Easter eggs! Everything is pastel! Daffodils! And here are a few more things to make you smile (if not just to help you…

Last week I posted an article on sharing your space as an adult, and it occurred to me that almost everyone who’s ever shared a flat will have a ‘horrible housemate’ anecdote. And I want to hear them! If you’ve ever lived with anyone who drove you crazy, crossed universally accepted boundaries or was even…

It’s March – which means it’s been almost a month since I built The Fort! I promised equal parts support and frivolity, so here I am making good on the latter. Taking my cue from my idol Gala Darling, I’ve compiled some of my favourite stuff from around the web this month. Enjoy, grown ups!…

THE HEADLINES The Ukraine-Russia ceasefire agreement has proved futile. On Thursday 12th, Russian president Putin confirmed that after tense negotiations an agreement had finally been reached. The ceasefire was to begin at midnight on Saturday 14th, but as of Tuesday 17th the Ukrainian military was still reporting rebel attacks on their position in…

THE HEADLINES President Obama and German chancellor Angela Merkel presented a united front at their press conference on Monday. The leaders discussed their plans to “continue to encourage a diplomatic resolution” to the escalating violence along the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire line. Apparently not everyone in the US camp is convinced, as The Daily Beast reports…